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Global Atlantic Appoints Tim Bridgers as Head of Preneed Sales

Global Atlantic Financial Group (“Global Atlantic”), a leading insurance provider meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions, today announced the appointment of Tim Bridgers as Head of Preneed Sales, effective immediately.

In this role, Mr. Bridgers will oversee all aspects of Global Atlantic's preneed sales, including agency and funeral home relationships, as well as strategies for marketing, pricing, and product development. He succeeds Kelly Milberger, who is retiring after a distinguished career in the industry.

Based in Wilmington, North Carolina, Mr. Bridgers joins Global Atlantic from Live Oak Bank, where he spent a decade in various leadership positions, most recently serving as Senior Vice President, Head of Funeral Home and Property Management Lending.

"Tim's extensive experience and deep knowledge of the funeral home industry make him the ideal candidate to lead our preneed sales," said Emily LeMay and Jason Bickler, Co-Heads of Individual Markets at Global Atlantic. "His proven track record in providing financing solutions to funeral home owners and operators across the country will be invaluable as we continue to help them build their preneed business supported by a strong financial foundation."

Mr. Bridgers said, “I am honored to be associated with Global Atlantic, KKR and the funeral service profession. Our focus on providing the best experience for our customers and business partners in the death care industry through support and innovation truly sets us apart. I look forward to contributing to Global Atlantic’s leading position in preneed, with opportunities to help the firm utilize strategic partnerships and creative solutions to continue to enhance its growth."

Mr. Bridgers is a Cairn Coin recipient, which represents excellence, empathy and integrity in the death care profession. He is also a former member of the Board of Trustees of Selected Educational Trust. He has an MBA in Corporate Finance and Leadership from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

About Global Atlantic

Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions. With a strong financial foundation and risk and investment management expertise, the company delivers tailored solutions to create more secure financial futures. The company's performance has been driven by its culture and core values focused on integrity, teamwork, and the importance of building long-term client relationships. Global Atlantic is a wholly owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment firm. Through its relationship, the company leverages KKR's investment capabilities, scale and access to capital markets to enhance the value it offers clients. KKR's parent company is KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR).

Global Atlantic Financial Group (Global Atlantic) is the marketing name for The Global Atlantic Financial Group LLC and its subsidiaries, including Accordia Life and Annuity Company, Commonwealth Annuity and Life Insurance Company, Forethought Life Insurance Company and Global Atlantic Re Limited. Each subsidiary is responsible for its own financial and contractual obligations. These subsidiaries are not authorized to do business in New York.

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